United Way taking appointments for laid-off workers center
The United Way of the Plains, located in KS, is taking July appointments this week for its laid-off workers center.
The United Way will accept appointments through 5 p.m. Friday. Individuals can make appointments by called the United Way’s 211 information line, or calling toll free at (888) 413-4327.
A growing number of laid-off workers has necessitated the center be open longer. The center will be open on a monthly basis as needed beyond July.
The United Way estimates the center, located in the West River Office Complex at 2622 W. Central, provided $47,000 in assistance the first week after the center opened June 1.
Services the center provides includes:
- Emergency financial assistance for mortgage or rent and utilities. Checks will be written directly to the lender, landlord or utility company.
- Budget and debt management counseling.
- Arrangements for utility bill payment plans.
- Help applying for government programs.
- Job training and job search assistance.
To qualify for assistance through the laid-off workers center, individuals must:
- Preregister.
- Have been laid off and approved for employment compensation sometime after Oct. 1, 2008.
- Demonstrate an emergency financial need and have insufficient personal resources to adequately provide food, clothing and or shelter.
- Have been laid off from a job in Sedgwick, Butler or Sumner counties, or lived in those counties at the time of the layoff.
Source: Biz Journals
